June 28, 2010

Inspired by...Mariana!

I'm so glad you have stopped by today. This week I will be featuring one of my favorite cardmakers-- Mariana Grigsby!! I can't tell you how thrilled I am to share her work on my blog this week. Speaking of blogs, be sure to check out Mariana's BLOG and PHOTOSTREAM for lots and lots of inspiration. Here is our first card by Mariana:

This card is the perfect example of the professional and polished look of Mariana's creations! I love the color scheme on this card-so bold and regal. The flower is colored perfectly and looks wonderful on that panel of kraft cardstock. Finally, the button, twine, and punched border round out this stunner!
Here is my take:


Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you tomorrow with another of Mariana's awesome cards! :)
Stamps: Hero Arts (CL400, CL342), Splatter (All Night Media)
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousMonday, June 28, 2010

    mariana is an incredible cardmaker!!
    both of these creations are GORGEOUS!! i love how you've darkened things up a bit ~ the colours are just amazing & i love every delicious detail. wow. ;)

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  2. JoyMonday, June 28, 2010

    Oh Jill, your Mojo is certainly back with a bang, I so love your interpretation of Mariana's beautiful card, both are exceptionally stunning.

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  3. Sarah J MoermanMonday, June 28, 2010

    Stunning cards, ladies! Love the rich, warm colors!

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  4. SuzanaMonday, June 28, 2010

    I admire your work!

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  5. AnneMonday, June 28, 2010

    Wow- both cards are really amazing- love your take on her card- love the darker colors here and all the black and white highlights on your flower!

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  6. BarbMonday, June 28, 2010

    Gorgeous cards today, Jill! Mariana's style is so crisp and beautiful! Love your take on her card! Your flower just glows!

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  7. Sue McRaeMonday, June 28, 2010

    Mariana makes amazing cards and your take on hers today is beautiful!

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  8. sheilaMonday, June 28, 2010

    wow
    1 love both of these examples! the colors are so vibrant!

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  9. SanneMonday, June 28, 2010

    Love the "unusual" color combo on your card Jill - great design!!!!

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  10. SasyaMonday, June 28, 2010

    wow, both cards are just adorable!

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  11. EvgeniaMonday, June 28, 2010

    Your card is amazing!!! I love the flower sooo much!

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  12. Pat CastilloMonday, June 28, 2010

    I check your site EVERY day and always admire your stuff...but today's card is breathtaking!!! LOVE it!

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  13. Ayana PosadasMonday, June 28, 2010

    Jill.. you chose one of my most favorite crafters this week! I LOVE all of Mariana's work!... And you have done such an excellent job with your card, once again! Your card is SOOO pretty! The turquoise and red look so striking against the black background. I absolutely love it!

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  14. AnonymousMonday, June 28, 2010

    Hey Jill!!! Thanks so much for the chance to be your guest!!! I am so excited :) I love your interpretation of my card!

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  15. Traveling MamaMonday, June 28, 2010

    Isn't Mariana completely amazing? And such a sweetheart too! I love both of your cards! Hugs!!

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  16. donna mikasaMonday, June 28, 2010

    I'm a big fan of Mariana's work and your take on her card is gorgeous!! Absolutely stunning....

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  17. VickyMonday, June 28, 2010

    Jill this card is so beautiful! I love the colors and the background and everything on it!!!!! Just gorgeous.

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  18. Dotty JoMonday, June 28, 2010

    How fabulous! Jo x

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  19. TiffMonday, June 28, 2010

    Mariana's cards make my heart sing! And your card IS BEYOND fabulous!

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  20. DarienMonday, June 28, 2010

    WOW!!! You girls Rock!!!!! Love both cads!!!!!!!

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  21. Alice Monday, June 28, 2010

    i LOVE Mariana's beautiful simple style!! thanks for featuring her!!! i adore your beautiful card!! gorgeous take on Mariana's version!

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  22. BarbaraMonday, June 28, 2010

    WOW Jill, both cards are just incredible! SO very pretty! :-)

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  23. alexandra s.m.Monday, June 28, 2010

    Oh MY!!!!!!!!
    Jill, this has to be one of my FAVORITES of all time!
    I can't find the words to describe it!!
    a STUNNER!!!

    BRAVO!

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  24. 78thistlesMonday, June 28, 2010

    Beautiful card Jill! The colors are gorgeous. Wonderful job on the coloring with the dark edges and lighter center highlighting the flower image.

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  25. Cindy LeeMonday, June 28, 2010

    Mariana's work is defnitely clean and gorgeous! Love your take on hers, Jill! You have a unique style too! I love how you stay true to your own style!

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  26. Tiffany ErvinMonday, June 28, 2010

    Mariana's work is a fav of mine! Absolutely delightful cards from both of you!! Radiant is all I can say, the flower you made just pops right off of the card!

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  27. MelissaMonday, June 28, 2010

    Amazing! I love how the turquoise bead makes the paper pop. Beautiful job!! (shhh..I like yours even better...)

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  28. Dawn TMonday, June 28, 2010

    WOW - you have done an amazing job with this one Jill.... totally stunning.

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  29. AgataTuesday, June 29, 2010

    I love Mariana's cards! And here you come with this inspirational week that promises to be excellent! Just like this first card you made! It is fabulous!!! I love the speckled kraft borders!

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  30. Kathy (krolski)Tuesday, June 29, 2010

    Both cards are so stunning! Wow!! Fabulous!

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  31. ElsWednesday, June 30, 2010

    love your take, Jill! These colors are amazing and that flower stamp ... Every time I see you using it, I'm falling more and more in love with it.

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  32. Suzanne CWednesday, June 30, 2010

    Love the highlight of your flower and can see the inspiration!

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